I love the look of an old cast iron bathtub covered in porcelain or enamel. But when those tubs get to a certain age, they can suffer from rust and leaks. Bathtubs made of other materials can be charming, yet only last for so long. Repairing one can be more expensive then replacing it, but if you still love the look, maybe you can use it for something else.
A leaky bucket makes a perfect flowerpot, so why wouldn't a leaky bathtub make a nice whimsical raised garden? It doesn't even have to be leaky as long as it has a drain. And your old bathtub doesn't have to be waterproof to be converted into a chair or sofa. However, with a bit of patching, which doesn't have to be perfect, it can be made into a fish pond or a cooler. Explore eleven ideas for upcycling a bathtub that will no longer tub into something beautiful at Homecrux.